Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: Dave on June 10, 2011, 23:01:10

Title: spare tire hold down bolt size?
Post by: Dave on June 10, 2011, 23:01:10

Hi All
1967 230.  Anyone know the size (diameter and threads) of my missing bolt?  I only have as large at 10mm, so now I'm guessing.  Any help would be much appreciated.  Also, there must be some kind of hold-down.  I'm thinking a bolt and a piece of angle or flat stock ought to do the job, but what does the original look like?
Thanks

Title: Re: spare tire hold down bolt size?
Post by: Garry on June 10, 2011, 23:07:46

Here is a photo of the trunk with the hold down unit on the floor.
Unfortunately I don't know bolt size.

Title: Re: spare tire hold down bolt size?
Post by: Dave on June 11, 2011, 21:27:11

Thanks Garry
Now I get it!  I can't imagine who would lose such and exotic and usefull part, but 43 years is a long time.  I think I'll make do with something home made.  If I paint it satin black, no one will know.  How cool is it that we are on opposite ends of the globe taking obscure MB parts?
Best regards,
Dave

PS
Not sure if you are a movie buff, and speaking of your great country, just last night I watched an obscure movie on cable with Bryan Brown (where's he been?), John Goodman, and Toni Collette.  Some semi-comedy gangster movie - it was prettty good.  Never knew TC was an Aussie.  She plays a Yank pretty well.

Title: Re: spare tire hold down bolt size?
Post by: Garry on June 11, 2011, 22:42:02

Hi Dave,

That item comes up on eBay occasionally and not very pricey or put a wanted note here on site as there is Dan Carron,'Benz Dr" or other members who may have one.

TC is a bit of a chameleon and can play lots of very different rolls.

Cheers
Garry

Title: Re: spare tire hold down bolt size?
Post by: zoegrlh on June 12, 2011, 10:31:26

I think they are still available from Classic Center.  Ask for Woodie, he will let you know if they are available US/Germany.
Bob

Title: Re: spare tire hold down bolt size?
Post by: Iconic on June 12, 2011, 16:30:11

Here is a link that might add more detail.
http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=14067.msg95646#msg95646

Title: Re: spare tire hold down bolt size?
Post by: mbzse on June 14, 2011, 07:35:09

Quote from: Dave

Anyone know the size (diameter and threads) of my missing bolt?.../...

Thread for that hold down bolt is M12 standard (outer dia 12mm, pitch 1,75mm)
/Hans in Sweden

.